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TN HB0185

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Renea Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Municipalities may contract with a certified public accountant to perform the duties of a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)

  • Contracted CMFOs must devote a minimum of 16 hours per month to financial oversight on behalf of the municipality

  • Municipalities may request written approval from the comptroller of the treasury to allow their contracted CMFO to work fewer than 16 hours per month

  • Comptroller approvals for reduced hours are valid for one year and must be renewed annually

  • Effective immediately upon becoming law (passed March 6, 2025; approved March 20, 2025)

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 6, Chapter 56, Part 4, relative to contracted certified municipal finance officers.

Municipal Government

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 44

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/19/2025
State & Local Government2/12/2025
Cities & Counties Subcommittee2/5/2025
State & Local Government1/27/2025

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